15 Hilarious Examples of What Millennials Wish Our Generation Was Called
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As a millennial, I know exactly what I love and cringe about when it comes to my generation. While plenty are quick to call us entitled and lazy, it's clear that those people just don't get it. That's why when popular social sharing app Yik Yak asked millennials what they'd rename our generation, the answers where clever and pretty on point.
Some took it to the meme level with "Netflix and chill," while others just stuck to real struggles millennials go through. Go ahead and start reading some of the best Yik Yaks ahead — it'll make you forget about just how old you actually are.
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Don't forget to back up your photos . . . just in case.
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Is a breakup text worse than ghosting?
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Thank you social media for always making us wonder "what if."
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We'll never forget when we took Netflix to the next level.
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We'll always feel blessed to have been part of Leonardo DiCaprio's Oscar journey.
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Thank you Vine for creating one of the best memes.
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We've always taken the ol' college try seriously.
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Sorry not sorry for wearing leggings 24/7.
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Getting the WiFi password anywhere feels like such an accomplishment.
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Screen detox, anyone?
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"But first, let me take a selfie," said every millennial ever.
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The eternal question we don't know the answer to.
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Seriously though, the '90s were the best era.
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If you've never had a cracked screen, are you even a millennial?
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